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Stevens Elementary School vs. Dawson-boyd Secondary

Should you attend Stevens Elementary School or Dawson-boyd Secondary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Stevens Elementary School
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Dawson-boyd Secondary
848 Chestnut St
Dawson, MN 56232
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Stevens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Stevens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 264 students in grades 7-12, Dawson-boyd Secondary ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-6
7-12
Total Students
302 students
264 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Stevens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Stevens Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dawson-boyd Secondary.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Stevens Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dawson-boyd Secondary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Stevens Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dawson-boyd Secondary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#354 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 20%)
#1249 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Stevens Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dawson-boyd Secondary, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stevens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stevens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Stevens Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dawson-boyd Secondary who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥90%
(Top 30% in MN)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dawson-boyd Secondary with the average graduation rate observed in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stevens Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Dawson-boyd Secondary by grade.
Pre-K Students
11
-
Kindergarten Students
37
-
Grade 1 Students
43
-
Grade 2 Students
40
-
Grade 3 Students
38
-
Grade 4 Students
48
-
Grade 5 Students
41
-
Grade 6 Students
44
-
Grade 7 Students
-
48
Grade 8 Students
-
43
Grade 9 Students
-
43
Grade 10 Students
-
45
Grade 11 Students
-
48
Grade 12 Students
-
37

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Stevens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Stevens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Stevens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Stevens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% White
81%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Stevens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Stevens Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dawson-boyd Secondary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Stevens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dawson-boyd Secondary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Stevens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dawson-boyd Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Stevens Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dawson-boyd Secondary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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